Supreme Court ruling expands Trump's executive power; Sotomayor warns of 'king-like' authority

The New Yorker—The Supreme Court issued a major ruling expanding President Trump's executive authority, with critics and liberal justices warning it grants the president near-monarchical powers. Justice Sonia Sotomayor, in a sharp dissent, wrote that the court had effectively given Trump the powers of a king. The decision is being compared to other landmark expansions of presidential authority and is drawing fierce condemnation from legal scholars on the left. Supporters argue the ruling restores proper executive power, while opponents warn it removes critical checks on presidential action.

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• The New Republic — Sotomayor's dissent explicitly stated the court had given Trump the powers of a king.
• The Daily Beast — A liberal justice issued a rare public warning that the ruling could enable authoritarian rule.